National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Men's Clothing Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across all major US cities for Men's Clothing Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Our 2026 analysis of neighborhoods across 24 US metros shows Prellude 80 Condominium Association in Tampa Bay as the top location to open a Men's Clothing Store — 80% survivability puts it ahead of every other neighborhood in the country. The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide span 11 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Men's Clothing Stores exist across diverse markets. Market conditions shift constantly — these neighborhood rankings are a directional guide, and StreetSpring's live tool shows the current score for any specific storefront.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-01 by Bobby Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Prellude 80 Condominium Association, Tampa Bay — 80% survivability for Men's Clothing Store
- Neighborhoods analyzed: 8583 across 24 major US cities
- National average survivability: 73.0% for Men's Clothing Stores
- Top-25 average: 80.0% — 50.0% above national average
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 25 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Men's Clothing Stores?
Analyzing 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows that the best neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores significantly outperform average locations, with the top 25 neighborhoods nationwide averaging 80.0% survivability compared to the national neighborhood average of 73.0%.
This 50.0% advantage illustrates how critical neighborhood selection is — choosing a top-tier neighborhood versus an average one can significantly increase your long-term survival chances.
For Men's Clothing Stores specifically, survivability is driven primarily by competitive density within the immediate trade area and the alignment between local consumer spending patterns and the category's typical revenue profile. The 50.0% gap between top-ranked neighborhoods and the national average for Men's Clothing Stores reflects meaningful variation in how competitive these markets are across different neighborhoods — a stronger signal than is typical for many business categories. StreetSpring uses its own proprietary forecasting tools to make these predictions.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 25 neighborhoods represent 11 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Men's Clothing Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Among all variables that affect business outcomes, location has the highest predictive weight in our models.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Men's Clothing Store?
Survivability range for top, middle, and last-ranked neighborhoods. Box = best-to-challenging range; white line = average. Prellude 80 Condominium Association, Tampa Bay leads at 80% in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Men's Clothing Stores are:
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prellude 80 Condominium Association | Tampa Bay | 83.0% | Great | 85.3% | 80.4% |
| 2 | Anderson Island | Seattle | 82.8% | Great | 85.1% | 80.2% |
| 3 | Stephens | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.9% | 80.0% |
| 4 | Dunn Loring | Washington DC | 82.6% | Great | 84.8% | 80.0% |
| 5 | Prospect Lefferts Gardens | New York City | 82.2% | Great | 84.4% | 79.6% |
| 6 | Centreville | Washington DC | 82.1% | Great | 84.4% | 79.5% |
| 7 | Shenandoah Shores | Washington DC | 82.1% | Great | 84.4% | 79.5% |
| 8 | Bedford Stuyvesant | New York City | 82.1% | Great | 84.4% | 79.5% |
| 9 | Oak Bluffs Condominium Association | Tampa Bay | 82.0% | Great | 84.3% | 79.4% |
| 10 | Casa Blanca | Phoenix | 81.9% | Great | 84.2% | 79.3% |
| 11 | Fremont Park | Los Angeles | 81.8% | Great | 84.1% | 79.2% |
| 12 | Floris | Washington DC | 81.8% | Great | 84.0% | 79.1% |
| 13 | Lake Kathryn | Orlando | 81.7% | Great | 83.9% | 79.1% |
| 14 | Pattison | Houston | 81.7% | Great | 83.9% | 79.0% |
| 15 | Swede Heaven | Seattle | 81.6% | Great | 83.9% | 79.0% |
| 16 | Norwood | New York City | 81.5% | Great | 83.7% | 78.9% |
| 17 | St.Johns | Portland | 81.5% | Great | 83.7% | 78.9% |
| 18 | Encino Bluff | San Antonio | 81.3% | Great | 83.6% | 78.7% |
| 19 | Tysons | Washington DC | 81.3% | Great | 83.6% | 78.7% |
| 20 | Aguanga | Los Angeles | 81.3% | Great | 83.6% | 78.7% |
| 21 | Kenmore | Boston | 81.2% | Great | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| 22 | Green Valley | Los Angeles | 81.2% | Great | 83.5% | 78.6% |
| 23 | Navy Yard | New York City | 81.2% | Great | 83.4% | 78.6% |
| 24 | Clinton Hill | New York City | 81.1% | Great | 83.4% | 78.5% |
| 25 | Crown Heights | New York City | 81.1% | Great | 83.4% | 78.5% |
Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, block-level survivability can vary by 10–20 percentage points depending on competitive conditions at the exact address.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?
City Concentration
The top 25 neighborhoods span 11 different cities, with Washington DC claiming 6 of the top spots (24%).
Breakdown of top 25 neighborhoods by city:
- Washington DC: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25) — View city guide
- New York City: 6 neighborhoods (24% of top 25) — View city guide
- Los Angeles: 3 neighborhoods (12% of top 25) — View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Seattle: 2 neighborhoods (8% of top 25) — View city guide
- Phoenix: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Orlando: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Houston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Portland: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- San Antonio: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
- Boston: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 25) — View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Men's Clothing Stores operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 25 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-25 neighborhood require more precise site selection — the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across 11 cities is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Men's Clothing Stores operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets — the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Men's Clothing Store?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. StreetSpring's AI-driven platform has studied businesses serving more than 180 million+ Americans, making its survivability predictions the most empirically grounded in the market. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, specific block selection can vary survivability by 10–20 percentage points.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 25 as strong starting points
- Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
- Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
- Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics
Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Men's Clothing Stores.
See also: Best Cities for Men's Clothing Store — our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Men's Clothing Stores.
Visual Data
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Seattle: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Houston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Portland: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- New York City: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Men's Clothing Stores
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How should a landlord use this ranking when evaluating tenants for Men's Clothing Stores?
Landlords can use this national neighborhood ranking to assess whether their property is in a location favorable to Men's Clothing Stores — and by extension, how likely a Men's Clothing Store tenant is to maintain long-term occupancy. If your property is in one of the top 25 neighborhoods, Men's Clothing Stores represent a strong tenant category. If not, StreetSpring's address-level tool will show the survivability score for your specific address and which tenant types score highest there.
How can I compare specific addresses within these top neighborhoods?
StreetSpring's address-level tool allows you to input any commercial address and see predicted survivability for Men's Clothing Stores. Even within the top-ranked neighborhoods, survivability varies meaningfully by block — address-level scoring is the most precise way to evaluate a specific site.
Is the competitive environment for Men's Clothing Stores stronger in some markets than others?
Yes — competition density for Men's Clothing Stores varies significantly by market. In the top-ranked neighborhoods, StreetSpring's model identifies favorable competitive dynamics as a primary driver of high survivability scores. In more saturated markets, even strong consumer spending may not overcome competitive pressure. StreetSpring's address-level tool shows the exact competitive environment at any specific location.
Where can I download the underlying data?
The full national survivability dataset is available as a free download: https://streetspring.com/resources/data/national-survivability-scores-2026.csv. The CSV includes all business subtypes and neighborhoods covered in this analysis, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Are the best neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are distributed across 11 cities, spanning both large and mid-sized markets. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
What type of neighborhood is best for opening a Men's Clothing Store?
The best neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores share three characteristics: manageable competitive density (few existing direct competitors within the primary trade area), strong consumer spending on this category, and demographic alignment with the typical Men's Clothing Store customer base. In StreetSpring's 2026 data, the top-ranked neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores combine these factors in a way that produces survivability scores well above the national average of 73.0%. Neighborhoods with dense existing competition or low category spending tend to score significantly lower, regardless of overall foot traffic or prestige.
How do I interpret a survivability score?
A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.
What is the typical survivability range for Men's Clothing Stores in top neighborhoods?
The top 25 neighborhoods nationwide for Men's Clothing Stores average 80.0% survivability. The national average across all analyzed neighborhoods is 73.0%. The spread between top neighborhoods and the national average is 50.0% — representing the tangible survivability advantage of choosing a top-ranked location.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across all 24 metros are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhood rankings are based on average Survivability Scores for Men's Clothing Stores across all analyzed locations within each neighborhood. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 8583 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities.